Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Elantra N Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Hyundai Elantra N
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.4 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.4 in
- Curb weight3,244 lb – 3,492 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra N width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra N is 8.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra N is 1.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra N has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 182 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,186 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra N has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 182 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,186 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra N is 8.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 184.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra N — Hyundai Elantra N is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra N
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra N — Hyundai Elantra N is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra N — Hyundai Elantra N has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra N — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra N)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Hyundai Elantra N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 184.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 71.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,368 lb | 3,186 lb | 182 lb |
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